Press release

Bandai Namco UK to Host Biggest Ever UK Exhibition at MCM x EGX

Thursday, 3 October, London: ReedPop has today announced that MCM x EGX will be home to Bandai Namco UK’s biggest ever exhibition on its homeland. This will be an invaluable opportunity for UK gamers to try out multiple Bandai Namco titles, compete in or spectate a TEKKEN 8 Major, and more, all included in MCM x EGX tickets.


UK Fans will have the chance to play six titles on the Bandai Namco booth at MCM x EGX this month. These titles will include titles from both Bandai Namco and partner Outright Games: DRAGON BALL: Sparking ZERO!, Unknown 9: Awakening, Little Nightmares III, SWORD ART ONLINE: Fractured Daydream, Spongebob Squarepants™: The Patrick Star Game, and The Grinch: Christmas Adventures.


MCM x EGX will also host the UK’s first TEKKEN 8 Major. As the tournament has proven to be so highly anticipated, the prize pool has been increased from £5,000 to £6,000, giving competitors even more to fight for. Taking place as part of the wider ongoing European Cup the UK major will be held at the EGX Arena on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th of October. Players can register to take part in the tournament here.


Long Nguyen, Bandai Namco UK Community & Events Manager said: “We are delighted to be able to give UK players the chance to try so many games and activities at MCM x EGX this year. From hands-on with some of our hit titles, to the chance to compete in the UK’s first major Tekken 8 tournament, MCM x EGX is the place to be for Bandai Namco fans.”


Daniel Jones, Marketing Manager at EGX said: “ReedPop are excited to be hosting Bandai Namco this year for their biggest presence at any UK show so far. This partnership will serve to further our goal of bringing fans together from across the world for one-of-a kind experiences at MCM x EGX.”


Bandai Namco fans are encouraged to look out for future announcements, as there will be other activities at MCM x EGX from Bandai Namco Entertainment, Bandai Toys & Hobby and Bandai Namco Amusement revealed in the coming weeks.


EGX will take place alongside MCM Comic Con at ExCeL London from the 25th to the 27th of October, and will be the first time both events come together under one roof. The show will offer guests the chance to play the latest games, attend fascinating panels from top developers and get their foot in the door of the gaming industry at the EGX Career Fair.


Keep an eye on the official EGX & MCM Comic Con pages for the latest announcements and purchase tickets HERE.

About EGX


EGX is the UK’s largest video games consumer, trade and careers event. Produced by ReedPop, EGX features the latest games on both PC and console, stage presentations by well-known games designers and the opportunity to chat with developers on the show floor. Featuring the biggest collection of indie games anywhere in the UK, esports tournaments, cosplay competitions, gaming talent and content creators, the Leftfield Collection, tabletop games, the Career Fair and more, EGX is a huge 3-day celebration of gaming.


For more information visit: egx.net
Follow EGX on: X / Instagram / TikTok


About MCM Comic Con


MCM Comic Con London is Europe’s largest fan convention, held at the ExCeL London twice yearly since 2002, usually on the last weekend in May and October. The show is produced by ReedPop and welcomes tens of thousands of fans every year. At MCM Comic Con, attendees can expect to find everything from celebrity panels and exclusive premiers, to cosplay, comic book writing workshops, independent artists, live action role play. All these features, and more, make MCM Comic Con the ultimate celebration of pop and geek culture.


For more information visit: mcmcomiccon.com
Follow MCM Comic Con on: X / Instagram / TikTok


About ReedPop
ReedPop is a boutique group within RX – one of the world’s leading event organisers. Launched in 2006, the group has become the number one producer of pop culture events globally and a full-service digital content provider and media company. Delivering once-in-a-lifetime fan experiences curated specifically for localised audiences, ReedPop currently features events in North America, Europe and Asia, including MCM Comic Con, Eurogamer Expo (EGX), New York Comic Con (NYCC), Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2), PAX West, East, and Unplugged, Emerald City Comic Con (ECCC), Star WarsCelebration, MagicCon, and more. In addition to organising and managing events, ReedPop owns and operates the pop culture news site, Popverse, which is the exclusive home for livestreams from all of ReedPop's major comic cons. The staff at ReedPop are a fan-based group of professionals uniquely qualified to build and serve the communities with whom they share a common passion. (www.reedpop.com)


About Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe S.A.S.
Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe S.A.S. is a leading global publisher and developer of entertainment content for platforms including, but not limited to, all major video game consoles and PC. Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is producing intellectual property for a global audience and is building its reputation with franchises such as LITTLE NIGHTMARES™, PARK BEYOND™, and the upcoming UNKNOWN 9™ Awakening - developed by the recently acquired Reflector Entertainment based in Montreal, QC.


Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe serves as the Headquarters of Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. for mainland Europe, which is known for creating and publishing many of the Toy & Entertainment industry’s top franchises, including PAC-MAN™, TAMAGOTCHI™, GUNDAM™, TEKKEN™, DARK SOULS™ and the recently released ELDEN RING™. For more information please visit www.bandainamcoent.eu.


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